Newbies - Say 'H E L L O' HERE!

Geoffo · 03-03-2009, 03:02 AM

Nice looking motor you've got there Foxy..

illingworth22 · 03-06-2009, 05:14 AM

Just got my 57 (Oct 07) 320d M Sport Coupe. Changed from a Golf GTi which I miss loads. Golf was re mapped to 230 to 240bhp so I am missing that bit of Whooosh. This forum is the Dog's... I really did miss the Gol forum and didn't think I would find a suitable replacement.

Just Googleing Blue Fin as I am looking at re-mapping the 320. Any suggestions as to who are the good guy's? I would prefer to be able to have the option to remove the map when I take car in for service. Based in Dublin Ireland and there are not many places here that re-map!

Wall is What? · 03-08-2009, 03:27 PM

Helo, just joined the forum and am interested in advise and opions as I'm about to replace my existing 320D ES saloon. I inherited the previous car when it was around 12 months old when I changed jobs. It came with 17 inch alloys, half leather, auto box and cruise control.

It's now been due for replacement and in the current economic climate the company is tightening up a little on allowable specs. Essentially I'm allowed to go up to a maximum of a 320D SE with no extras, so I can spec up a 320D ES or go for a 318D ES or SE. No option of choosing a 1 series (or any other make for that matter).

I'd have about £1,300 to get some toys if going for the 320D ES, £1,100 for the 318D SE or £2,400 for the 318D ES. I'd be interested in any thoughts on the following:

Engine. I really like the engine on the current car and was looking forward to the new one given that it's got even more BHP, however would the 318D do the job? The biggest difference looks like the mid range power (handy for take over bids in tight situations).

Where else to spend the money. I'd maybe like to upgrade the speakers as the current ones distort whilst I can still hear my own voice! I'd also want to get the USB adaptor to ipod etc. Sat nav looks pretty cool but at a price.

What are anybody's thoughts and experiences?

Cheers.

Kaiten · 03-15-2009, 03:27 PM

Hey all,

I am an official n00bie, and have recently purchased a loverly E93 325i SE in Space Grey with optional 18s and Red Dakota Leather.

It really is a loverly thing, but I want to make it my own! I am more than open to suggestions or criticisms, but please try and be gentle with me either way

Looking forward to hearing from you all!

Kaiten

SoYank · 03-15-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaiten

Hey all,

I am an official n00bie, and have recently purchased a loverly E93 325i SE in Space Grey with optional 18s and Red Dakota Leather.

It really is a loverly thing, but I want to make it my own! I am more than open to suggestions or criticisms, but please try and be gentle with me either way

Looking forward to hearing from you all!

Kaiten

Welcome, Kaiten. You're about a week and a half late.

You could have stopped by at UK7 last weekend in Cambridge and gotten a lot of wholesale suggestions straightaway. Doubt you'd have gotten any criticisms from any of us, either. Do us all a favour and post up some pictures.

Kaiten · 03-17-2009, 03:30 PM

Hey SoYank,

Thank you for your kind words

And yes I realised to my detriment earlier today I had missed you guys by all of 11 DAYS!! PAH!!! I'm so MAD! But I would of also been very jealous of all the nice M3s out there, and those lovely very fast turbo'd N52 engined beasts.... oh well....

Pictures ? I don't know what to do about them lol... aesthetically its stock, not quite all 'ME' quite yet

Where in Cambridge did you guys n girls meet?

Thank you again for the welcome and I shall have to navigate my way to find the appropriate threads for all the advice I may need, and first and foremost need more DOSH!!! hehe

Kaiten

dxb335d · 03-17-2009, 05:17 PM

Welcome Kaiten,

I live very close to you, we should hook up. What side of Cambridge are yo?

Carlos

zltm089 · 03-18-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Welcome Kaiten,

I live very close to you, we should hook up. What side of Cambridge are yo?

Carlos

Hi Carlos,

I though you were already married with 2 kids...why u chatting up girls on the internet!

dxb335d · 03-18-2009, 12:24 PM

I aint married LOL... i aint got kids either bud, got a Tortoise, but that aint strictly mine buddy.

SoYank · 03-18-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaiten

Pictures ? I don't know what to do about them lol... aesthetically its stock, not quite all 'ME' quite yet

Kaiten

It doesn't matter whether it is plain vanilla stock or modded out the ying-yang. This motley crew likes pictures! If you have some on your computer, start a new thread and attach them. If you go down the "Reply to Thread" window there is a button labeled Manage Attachments. Click there and it has a place to load up to five pictures. That should placate this bunch for a few moments. Repeat as often as you like.

SoYank

chris@woodman bmw · 03-19-2009, 02:03 PM

Hi Everyone,
Just joined so i thought i better say a few words,
i am up in Blackpool,Lancs at Derek Woodman BMW
a few of you guys might know me from mini2.com as i look after the MINI side
of parts and accessories but if you need anything from brake pads to alloys
or any help for your BM's just give me a shout or drop me a line
Cheers
Chris

squeezebm · 03-19-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris@woodman bmw

Hi Everyone,
Just joined so i thought i better say a few words,
i am up in Blackpool,Lancs at Derek Woodman BMW
a few of you guys might know me from mini2.com as i look after the MINI side
of parts and accessories but if you need anything from brake pads to alloys
or any help for your BM's just give me a shout or drop me a line
Cheers
Chris

any chance of less stealer bullshit more discount for regular Bmw buyers and better trade ins ??

zltm089 · 03-19-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by squeezebm

any chance of less stealer bullshit more discount for regular Bmw buyers and better trade ins ??

HAHA....ur welcoming!!! lol

Kaiten · 03-19-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Welcome Kaiten,

I live very close to you, we should hook up. What side of Cambridge are yo?

Carlos

Hey Carlos

I live on Parkside, Petersfield Mansions? Opposite swimming pool just off Mill road?

Where are you Carlos?

and I don't mind being chatted up but my Mrs might mind lol

Kaiten

zltm089 · 03-19-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiten

Hey Carlos

I live on Parkside, Petersfield Mansions? Opposite swimming pool just off Mill road?

Where are you Carlos?

and I don't mind being chatted up but my Mrs might mind lol

Kaiten

Kaiten....as a rule...everyone has to post their pics up!!!...

zltm089 · 03-19-2009, 04:35 PM

damn it...i got it wrong! lol

Kaiten · 03-19-2009, 04:41 PM

Welcome chris @ woodman BMW

I've been trying to talk my Mrs into a BMW Cooper S hehe oh well

Can we go through you for BMW Performance parts too? wink wink nudge nudge

Thanks , its nice to know I as a newbie can pick your brains in the near future!

Kaiten · 03-19-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zltm089

damn it...i got it wrong! lol

yes u did

muhahahaaaaaa

zltm089 · 03-19-2009, 04:52 PM

i think, we should encourage more girls to join this forum!!!!!!!!!!!!.....page 3 models!!!....and max power car girls!!!.....frendly one with no attitude!!! essex girls!!!...blondes or brunettes!!! i'm not fussy....I like girls!!! LOL

Kaiten · 03-19-2009, 06:04 PM

i second that Z

more more more!

Looney Toon · 03-20-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

!!!.....frendly one with no attitude!!! essex girls!!!...LOL

Isn't that a bit of a contradiction?

dxb335d · 03-20-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiten

Hey Carlos

I live on Parkside, Petersfield Mansions? Opposite swimming pool just off Mill road?

Where are you Carlos?

and I don't mind being chatted up but my Mrs might mind lol

Kaiten

Im Just outside cambridge, South of Cambridge mate.

Im literally 12 odd miles from the centre.

Will have to meet up mate for a Mini-meet

PM me your Numba?

03-06-2009, 05:14 AM	#640
illingworth22 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 304 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dublin iTrader: (0)	Hello All Just got my 57 (Oct 07) 320d M Sport Coupe. Changed from a Golf GTi which I miss loads. Golf was re mapped to 230 to 240bhp so I am missing that bit of Whooosh. This forum is the Dog's... I really did miss the Gol forum and didn't think I would find a suitable replacement. Just Googleing Blue Fin as I am looking at re-mapping the 320. Any suggestions as to who are the good guy's? I would prefer to be able to have the option to remove the map when I take car in for service. Based in Dublin Ireland and there are not many places here that re-map!
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03-08-2009, 03:27 PM	#641
Wall is What? Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 320D ES Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Helo, just joined the forum and am interested in advise and opions as I'm about to replace my existing 320D ES saloon. I inherited the previous car when it was around 12 months old when I changed jobs. It came with 17 inch alloys, half leather, auto box and cruise control. It's now been due for replacement and in the current economic climate the company is tightening up a little on allowable specs. Essentially I'm allowed to go up to a maximum of a 320D SE with no extras, so I can spec up a 320D ES or go for a 318D ES or SE. No option of choosing a 1 series (or any other make for that matter). I'd have about £1,300 to get some toys if going for the 320D ES, £1,100 for the 318D SE or £2,400 for the 318D ES. I'd be interested in any thoughts on the following: Engine. I really like the engine on the current car and was looking forward to the new one given that it's got even more BHP, however would the 318D do the job? The biggest difference looks like the mid range power (handy for take over bids in tight situations). Where else to spend the money. I'd maybe like to upgrade the speakers as the current ones distort whilst I can still hear my own voice! I'd also want to get the USB adaptor to ipod etc. Sat nav looks pretty cool but at a price. What are anybody's thoughts and experiences? Cheers.
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03-15-2009, 03:27 PM	#642
Kaiten New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E93 325i SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cambridge, UK iTrader: (0)	Hey all, I am an official n00bie, and have recently purchased a loverly E93 325i SE in Space Grey with optional 18s and Red Dakota Leather. It really is a loverly thing, but I want to make it my own! I am more than open to suggestions or criticisms, but please try and be gentle with me either way Looking forward to hearing from you all! Kaiten
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03-17-2009, 03:30 PM	#644
Kaiten New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E93 325i SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cambridge, UK iTrader: (0)	Hey SoYank, Thank you for your kind words And yes I realised to my detriment earlier today I had missed you guys by all of 11 DAYS!! PAH!!! I'm so MAD! But I would of also been very jealous of all the nice M3s out there, and those lovely very fast turbo'd N52 engined beasts.... oh well.... Pictures ? I don't know what to do about them lol... aesthetically its stock, not quite all 'ME' quite yet Where in Cambridge did you guys n girls meet? Thank you again for the welcome and I shall have to navigate my way to find the appropriate threads for all the advice I may need, and first and foremost need more DOSH!!! hehe Kaiten
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03-17-2009, 05:17 PM	#645
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1009 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	Welcome Kaiten, I live very close to you, we should hook up. What side of Cambridge are yo? Carlos __________________ 997.2 GT3
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03-18-2009, 12:24 PM	#647
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist 1009 Rep 29,344 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 Porsche 997.2 GT3 [9.50] 2003 BMW E46 M3 [6.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [5.50]	I aint married LOL... i aint got kids either bud, got a Tortoise, but that aint strictly mine buddy. __________________ 997.2 GT3
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03-19-2009, 02:03 PM	#649
chris@woodman bmw New Member 8 Rep 13 Posts Drives: R53 Cooper S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: blackpool,lancashire iTrader: (0)	Hi ALL Hi Everyone, Just joined so i thought i better say a few words, i am up in Blackpool,Lancs at Derek Woodman BMW a few of you guys might know me from mini2.com as i look after the MINI side of parts and accessories but if you need anything from brake pads to alloys or any help for your BM's just give me a shout or drop me a line Cheers Chris
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03-19-2009, 04:35 PM	#654
zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	damn it...i got it wrong! lol
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03-19-2009, 04:41 PM	#655
Kaiten New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E93 325i SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cambridge, UK iTrader: (0)	Welcome chris @ woodman BMW I've been trying to talk my Mrs into a BMW Cooper S hehe oh well Can we go through you for BMW Performance parts too? wink wink nudge nudge Thanks , its nice to know I as a newbie can pick your brains in the near future!
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03-19-2009, 04:52 PM	#657
zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	i think, we should encourage more girls to join this forum!!!!!!!!!!!!.....page 3 models!!!....and max power car girls!!!.....frendly one with no attitude!!! essex girls!!!...blondes or brunettes!!! i'm not fussy....I like girls!!! LOL
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03-19-2009, 06:04 PM	#658
Kaiten New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E93 325i SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cambridge, UK iTrader: (0)	i second that Z more more more!
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